Contour sheets for mattresses



Dec. 20, 1955 G. ToMslc 2,727,253

coNTouR SHEETS FOR MATTREssEs Filed April 27, 1955 2 Sheets-Sheet l 24/ 'mz 15 14 l ZQ-E- 4 GUY ToMIc 2 1 5 4- BY 1. 24 zal United States Patent() CONTOUR SHEETS FOR MATTRESSES Guy Tomsic, New York, N. Y.

t Application April 27, 1953, Serial No. 351,225

2 Claims. (Cl. 5-335) This invention relates to sheets and more particularly t contour sheets.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a two way sheet or combination plain and contour sheet.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a sheet of the above type which may be either used as a plain sheet in the conventional manner or as a contour sheet, as desired.

It is still another object of the presentinvention to provide a sheet of the above type which includes removable and releasable means for tightening the sheet to the contour of the mattress, for keeping the sheet wrinkle proof and for preventing the sheet from sliding on the mattress.

lt is still another object of the present invention to providea sheet of the above type which is adjustable to mattresses of varying sizes and thicknesses.

lt is still another object of the present invention to provide a sheet of the above type wherein the means for tightening the sheet to the contour of the mattress are themselves adjustable for mattresses of varying sizes and thicknesses.

Other objects of the present invention are to provide a sheet bearing the above objects in mind which is of simple construction, is inexpensive to manufacture, is easy to use and efficient in operation.

For further comprehension of the invention and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. l is a top plan view of a sheet embodying the features of the present invention, the sheet being shown suspended above a mattress in a flat position.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of another of the parts of j the invention, shown alone.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary perspective view showing the sheet in position on a mattress as a contour sheet.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary view similar to Fig. 1 but showing a modified form of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view showing the sheet of Fig. 4 in operative use on a mattress as a contour sheet. j

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary view similar to Fig. V1 but showing a still further modified form of the invention.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of one of the parts of the modified form of the invention shown in Fig. 6.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary perspective view of the sheet of Fig. 6 shown in operative use on a mattress as a contour sheet.

Fig. 9 is a view similar to Fig. l but showing a still further modified form of the invention.

Fig. l0 is a fragmentary perspective view showing the sheet of Fig. 9 in operative use on a mattress as a contour sheet.

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Referring now more in detail to the drawing, in which similar reference numerals identify corresponding parts throughout the several views, there is shown in Figs. l-3 a combination plain and contour sheet, referred to collectively as 10, and including a sheet 11 adapted to cover the top, sides and ends of mattress 12, substantially as illustrated.

The edges of sheet 11 are provided with a reinforced boundary 13 secured in place by stitching 14.

Loops15are spaced along the edges of sheet 11 in the manner shown in Fig. 1, these loops being secured in place by strips 16 secured to boundary 13 by stitching 17. It vwill be noted that these loops are provided in pairs for a purpose which will hereinafter become clear.

The sheet 10 may be used as a plain or conventional sheet in the usual manner. It may, however, also be used as a contour sheet by first folding the opposite ends of sheet 10 under the ends of mattress 12, as shown in Fig. 3, whereupon the longitudinal sides of sheet 10 are then tucked under, over the end portions thereof. This brings the loops 15 into adjacency in the manner shown in dotted outline in Fig. 3.

Adjustable straps 18 are provided for connecting the adjacent loops 15, these straps consisting of fabric strips y15, as will be obvious.

One hook 21 of strap 18 is secured to one of the loops `carried by the longitudinal sides of sheet 10 while the other hook 21 of strap 18 is releasably secured to one of the loops carried by the ends of sheet 10, one such strap being thus positioned across each corner of the bottom face of mattress 12, as shown in Fig. 3. Thus the sheet 10 is tightened to the contour of the mattress 12, the sheet 10 is prevented from sliding on the mattress and is rendered substantially wrinkle-proof. By removing the straps 18 from the aforesaid positions, the sheet 10 is adapted to be used as a plain or conventional sheet.

The loops 15 are provided in pairs, permitting the sheet 10 to be adjusted for differently sized mattresses 12. The straps 18 are also adjustable in length for differing sizes of mattress 12, as will be obvious.

Thus there have been provided removable, releasable means for securing the sheet 10 in place as a contour sheet, these means being in turn adjustable for different sized mattresses, and being readily removable permitting the use of the sheet in the conventional or plain manner.

Referring now particularly to Figs. 4 and 5, there is shown a modified form of the invention, referred to collectively as 10a, and differing from the first form of the invention in the replacement of the loops 15 and straps like reference numerals identify like parts throughout the several views.

Referring now particularly to Figs. 7 and 8, there is `shown a still further modified form of the present invention, referred to collectively as 10b, and differing from the first form in the replacement of the loops 15 and straps 18 by snap fastening elements, substantially as illus- I snap fastening 4elements -25 adaptedtcrreleasablyeengage complementary snap fastening elements 26 provided on the underside of side strips 13 .when the sheet is, in the positionv of"`FigL 8, thussecuringthe' corners of the Snap fastening' elements27V are provided. adjacent the elements 25 whilesnap .fastening .elementsZS are provided 'adjacent' theV 'elements 26 but on the; upper. side. lThese ve,leinent's27'and28are relea'sably connectedN by means of tie.st raps 29, .as shown in Fig. 8, thus securing. the sides and ends of sheet'lbiabout the contouri of the mattress in tight engagement.

Each tie strap29 consists of ,a strip30 of fabric carrying a snapV fastening .elementi31 ateach end adapted to engage the snap fastening elements27. and 28, as will be obvious.

"The sheet`llb has the advantage over the sheetslll a'nd a. in that the tiestraps 29 may` be removed,.rendering the sheet 10b 'substantially identical in appearance with a plain sheet, when it is desired to use the sheet 1|]b in this manner.

.In vother r espects;,.the.f orm' of the invention, shown in Figs. 7 and 8 is identical with that shown in .Figs 1-3 andlike reference numerals identify.corr esponding parts throughout the. several views.

Referring now particularly to Figs. 9 and 10; there is shown a still further modified form ofthe present invention, referred to collectively as 32, .and including a sheet 33, substantially as' illustrated.

The sheet'33 is provided at each cornerwith elongated cut-outs 34defining end portions 35 and Aside portions 36.

Transverse slits '37 extend inwardly from each side` of end portions 35defining aps 39, while transverse slits 38 extend inwardly .from eachy side of end..portions 35 at the ends' of side portions 36, defining flaps 40 and41.

The flaps 39 and 40 are provided withaligned longitudinal fold lines 42 defining tongues`.143 and (44,;while the flaps.41 are provided with longitudinalfold lines.,45 defining tongues.46.

With theshee't 32 onl the mattresslZ, the side aps 41 will hang vertically at the sidesofv the mattress,v as. shown in Fig. 10, while thediaps 39,and 40kwillhangyert-ically at the ends of the mattress.

The ends. of .flapsj41 are providedwith snap..fastening elements 47. adapted to. engage complementary elements 48 providedon the underside, of tongues 44, as shownA in Fig. 10, securing AthesheetZ about the Sidesand-ends in .the .manner indicated.

Additionall elements 49 areprovided at the. endsof fiaps 41 and are adaptedto,..engagecomplementary elementsS() provided in tongues 44, as willbeobvious.

Flaps' 39 arefolded`v under,` themattresslZ, as 4.shown in Fig. 10, while .tongues43 are providedon the undersides thereof with .snapA fastening elernentsSl .adapted to..re leasably 4engage elements ...52, ;securing. tonguesy v43 to tongues 44 and lthereby fiaps 39 below they mattress.

Side liaps 46 are thenfoldedunder the. Vmattress '12 below the ends ofiiaps 39,.-.theadjacent faces. of -overlapping flaps 39 and 46 being releasably secured together by means of complementarynap fastening elements 53 and 54.

It should now beapparent that there has been provided a two way sheet or combination, plain and -contour-sheet. It should also be apparent-that there yhasl been .provided a sheet of the abovewtype which may;beieitherused as a plainsheet inthe conventional manneror as a contour :.asheet, asfdesired,.andfwhichsincludes removable and releasable means for tightening the sheet to -the contourof therehas-beenprovided asheet"which is adjustable to 'mattresses :of varying' sizes .a'nd .thicknesses and .1, wherein -themeans--for^tghtenng the sheet t the contourobthe mattress are themselves adjustable for mattresses of vary- It is to be understood that instead of straps 18, cords pulled through suitably located eyelets may be used for securing the contour sheets in position.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the. precise constructions herein disclosed ,and the right is-reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described. my invention, what claim as new, and ldesire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

1. A combination plain and contour sheet comprising a sheet adapted to cover the top, sides and ends of a mattress and releasable means carried by the end and LA.side edges of ysaidmsheet adapted tobe interconnected at `the corners of the mattress at both ends 4thereof whereby to tensionally secure said sheet. across the top, sides and endsrof the mattress, said means comprising said sheet `having elongatedrcut-out portions atthe corners thereof tions having second longitudinal fold lines aligned with the endsof said end flaps and defining inner and outer 'sidel flaps, and releasable means. securing said inner tongues to the e'nds of said rinner side fiaps, said outer tongues to.said inner tongues and the ends of said outer side fiaps to the ends of said outer end flaps.

' 2; A combination' plain and contour sheet comprising a' sheet adaptedto coverA the top,.sides and ends of a mattress and releasable means carried by the end and side edges of said sheet adapted to be interconnected at the corners ofthe mattress at both ends thereof whereby to tensionally secure saidsheet across the top, sides .and endsof the mattress, saidvrneans comprising said sheet having elongated cut-.out portions at the corners thereof definingend and side portions, said end portions at each side thereofhaving a pair'of inwardlyextending. longitudinally spaced slits,.said slitsbeing laterally aligned and defining inner and outerend flaps, said inner and outer end; flaps near each, end.thereof having longitudinally Valigned fold lines defining inner and outer tongues, said side portions having longitudinal fold lines aligned with said inner. and outer fiap fold lines, said side portions having second longitudinal fold lines aligned with the ends of .said end iiapsand defining inner and outer side flaps, and' releasable means securing said inner tongues to the ends of said innerside flaps, said outer tongues to said'inner tongues and thejends of said outer side iiaps to the ends`of said outer end flaps, said. last-mentioned means comprising. complementaryA snap fastening elements provided onsaid inner tongues and the ends of said inner side fiaps, complementary snap fastening elements provided on said outer tongues and said inner tongues, and complementary snap fastening' elements vprovidedf-on-the1ends-of said-.outer side flaps and the ends ofi-said'outerend fiaps.

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